Are you looking for an exciting, outdoor adventure for your Hackney child aged 7 to 11? Do you live near Shoreditch Adventure Playground or Hackney Marsh Adventure Playground?

Look no further! Our free Forest School Club is the perfect opportunity for local children, especially those who haven't explored our playground yet, to embark on a journey of discovery, creativity, and fun.

WestMead Community Garden are reaching out to their community and beyond. They have launched a crowdfunding campaign with the hope of raising funds to replace the lost equipment. With your support, they can continue their gardening efforts alongside loyal volunteers and the wider community.

We have another full month worth of daily ways to help the planet. As May was National Walking Month there’s plenty of walking ideas from Living Streets, Footways and some more routes from Outdoor People. We also have some great ways to empower volunteers and strengthening communities. If you run a business or just want to make your workplace more sustainable there’s plenty of tips for you.

This year, The Big Green is venturing beyond the Scottish borders to Dalston's Club Makossa, marking their inaugural event in London. The decision to expand was driven by a desire to engage and uplift local communities wherever the music takes them. For their London debut, the team felt compelled to contribute to a cause that resonates deeply with the Hackney neighbourhood.

In the pursuit of eco-friendliness and sustainability, UK businesses play a pivotal role in preserving our planet's precious water resources. Implementing effective water conservation strategies is not just an option but a responsibility towards minimising environmental impact. Here's a short guide on how UK businesses can adopt water-saving practices to make a tangible contribution towards a greener future.

Keeping a green journal, also known as an environmental or eco-journal, can offer numerous benefits for both individuals and the planet. Here are some key advantages.

Living in a bustling metropolis like London comes with its share of concrete streets, relentless noise, and the ceaseless rush of urban living. Amidst this urban cacophony, the need to find moments of tranquility and reconnection with nature becomes paramount. And what better way to achieve this than by seeking out the precious pockets of greenery that hide within the heart of the city? These urban oases not only offer a much-needed escape from the whirlwind of city life but also hold the potential to foster sustainability in our concrete jungles.

Join ecoActive at Springfield Park for a series of family activities. Learn about the nature and history of Springfield Park in our activity packed family walks.

Thanks to funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund we’re hosting FREE monthly family activities exploring a series of different themes.

The OVO Foundation funding is helping ecoACTIVE's develop and deliver a experiential learning program where young participants are immersed in a world of environmental awareness. The carefully designed environment-focused workshops provide a platform for interactive discussions, hands-on activities, and practical demonstrations, enabling young people to explore topics such as sustainability, conservation, and biodiversity.

Are you looking for ways to connect with nature, support wildlife, and engage in sustainable practices? In this blog post, we have compiled a diverse range of activities and initiatives that can help you make a positive impact on the environment.

We are thrilled to announce a significant milestone for ecoACTIVE, as we embark on an exciting journey alongside The Leaside Trust. This new partnership marks a moment of growth and collaboration, fuelling our shared mission to provide exceptional environmental education opportunities for communities across the board.

ecoACTIVE has today accredited as a Living Wage Employer. Their Living Wage commitment will see everyone working at ecoACTIVE receive a minimum hourly wage of £11.95, significantly higher than the government minimum for over 23s, which currently stands at £10.42 per hour. 

May is National Walking month, try walking 20 minutes a day in May and see what benefits you feel. There are plenty of resources available to give you inspiration for walking adventures!

This is the third set of sustainable living tips we’re sharing as part of our 365 ways to help the planet.

This month we’ve shared some wonderful organisations who are looking for volunteers, businesses selling eco-friendly products that go the extra mile to help the planet and lots of other simple ideas you can implement in your own life.

We are looking for donations to support our important Forest School programmes which will take place in deprived areas of Hackney in London.

We’re very excited to let you know that ecoACTIVE has been selected to participate in the Big Give Green Match Fund.

Donations to this project will be matched for 7 days from 20 - 27 April 2023.

One donation, twice the impact.

The Happy Newspaper like to shine a light on different charities or campaigns doing wonderful things in their community and we’re delighted to be the charity to be featured in this quarter’s issue.

Creating a sustainable business is more than carbon offsetting. It’s about creating a culture of sustainability within your business.

At ecoACTIVE, we believe that creating a culture of sustainability in your business starts with education. That's why we offer sustainability training sessions for staff members, which not only help your team become more environmentally conscious, but also support our local community garden projects and environmental education sessions with schools and children from deprived areas of London. By investing in these training sessions, you not only benefit your business, but also contribute to a better future for our community and planet.

In part 1 of 365 Ways to Help The Planet, we will explore some simple and effective ways that everyone can contribute to preserving our planet for future generations. From reducing waste to choosing eco-friendly products, there are many things we can do to help protect the environment.

Collins Property Recruitment, a leading recruiter in the property sector, recently organised a World Cup Sweepstake in November 2022 to support ecoACTIVE. The funds raised from the sweepstake will go towards ecoACTIVE's Community Garden Network Project, which helps residents in East London set up or rejuvenate community garden spaces.

In part 1 of 365 Ways to Help The Planet, we will explore some simple and effective ways that everyone can contribute to preserving our planet for future generations. From reducing waste to choosing eco-friendly products, there are many things we can do to help protect the environment.